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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1986

Page

9

Mary Lou Retton Olympic Gold Medalist and Medalist

In 1984 Mary Lou Retton won the all around gymnastics gold in Los Angeles. She also took two silvers and two bronzes at the Games. Since then she has pursued various public and professional activities.

Mary Lou Retton

Retton parlaying Olympic fame into business success

Mary Lou Retton has leveraged her gold medal to build a business alongside a top manager and family support. She earns substantial money from TV commercials and remains widely recognized for her winning smile. She recalls not predicting such fame and notes the glamour but emphasizes hard work behind the success.

Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Plans for College and TV Sports Dream

Mary Lou, 18, has lived in Houston for two years with homeschooling studies via correspondence. She has just returned to Fairmont West Virginia to rest at home with her parents and hopes to attend college while exploring TV sports commentary. Her hobbies include water sports and her Pomeranian Puff. She stands 4 feet 9 inches tall and drives a black Corvette.

Mary Lou Houston Fairmont W.va

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